FAMILY PLANNING

FAMILY PLANNING

Its long been accepted as fact that the

Availability of family planning services
Saves lives. Where women have access to
These services, children and families are
healthier, and society at large
Benefits.

Martha Plimpton
FAMILY PLANNING : METHODS

Natural Method

Artificial Method
ARTIFICIAL METHOD
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Surgical Method
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Birth Control
Condoms Sponges
Contraceptive
Diaphragm
Patch
Implantable
Vaginal Ring
Rods
Intrauterine Birth Control and
Device (IUD) Emergency Pills

Hormonal
Medication
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Condoms

ADVANTAGES:
Simple and
Effective
No medical
supervision
required

DISADVANTAGES:
Allergic reaction
Irritation
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Condoms
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Diaphragm

ADVANTAGES:
Effective
Failure rate is low

DISADVANTAGES:
Toxic Shock
Urinary Track
Infection
Allergy
Irritation
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Implantable
Rods

ADVANTAGES:
Long Term up to
3yrs.

DISADVANTAGES:
Ovarian Cest
Weight Gain
Depression
Acne
Mood Swings
Sore Breasts
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Intrauterine
Device (IUD)
ADVANTAGES:
Long Term
Reversible

DISADVANTAGES:
Excessive
Bleeding
Cramps
Inflammation of
Pelvis
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Birth Control
Sponges

ADVANTAGES:
24 hrs. effectivity
Easy to use

DISADVANTAGES:
Toxic Shock
Allergic Reaction
Irritation
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Contraceptive
Patch
ADVANTAGES:
Last for a week
More than 99%
effective

DISADVANTAGES:
Weight Gain
Dizziness
Irregular Periods
Depression
Mood Swings
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Contraceptive
Patch
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Vaginal Ring

ADVANTAGES:
Alternative for
IUD or Implant
Effectivity at
99.7%

DISADVANTAGES:
Vaginal Swelling
Allergic Reaction
Mood Swings
Blood Clots
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Birth Control and

Emergency Pills
ADVANTAGES:
100% Effectivity
(Regularly Taken)

DISADVANTAGES:
High Blood
Pressure
Abdominal Pain
Irregular Periods
Mood Swings
Weight Gain
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Hormonal
Medication
ADVANTAGES:
Period of every 3
months

DISADVANTAGES:
Bone Density
Loss (long-term
use)
Weight Gain
Mood Swings
Headache
Surgical Method

Vasectomy

Tubal Ligation

ADVANTAGES:
Safest and Most Effective

DISADVANTAGES:
Irreversible
Pain
Bleeding
Other complications after surgery
FAMILY PLANNING: CONCLUSION

Awareness is the key to achieving

successful family planning.